Data Governance as an AI Accelerator: Databricks Leader Molly Just-Behr on Public Sector Readiness and Trust
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Organizations often focus on AI ambitions before addressing data readiness, governance, and trust. In this conversation, Molly Just-Behr explains why AI success depends on strong data foundations, transparent governance, workforce development, and cross-agency data sharing. Molly Just-Behr, Global Head of Public Sector at Databricks, joins Dr. Adita Karkera, Chief Data Officer for Government and Public Services at Deloitte, to discuss how public sector organizations can responsibly scale AI while maintaining accountability and mission focus.
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